Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
44 mi
71 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nashua, NH
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Boscawen, NH
James Mirakian
The drive from Nashua, NH to Boscawen, NH covers 44 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Everett Turnpike, Styles Bridges Highway, King Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32 miles on Everett Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 44 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 59m highway drive covering 44 miles, with most of the trip on Everett Turnpike and Styles Bridges Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 32 miles on Everett Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and Styles Bridges Highway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 101A / Amherst Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 101A / Amherst Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 40.3 miles (US 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto NH 101A / Amherst Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit onto US 4 toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto US 4 / King Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto US 4 / King Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 32 mi | 39m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| King Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Amherst Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| US 4 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| The Acre | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Boscawen, NH.
Start on NH 101A
Turn left onto NH 101A
Take the ramp
Merge onto Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Continue on I 93
Take the exit onto US 4
Enter roundabout onto US 4
Continue on US 4
Enter roundabout onto US 4
Continue on US 4
Turn left onto The Acre
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22 mi from Nashua, NH · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Nashua, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Boscawen, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.08 one way
$14.17 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.43 | $16.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.71 | $19.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Nashua on Thursday
Local time
2:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Boscawen on Thursday
Local time
2:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
38°F
Manchester, NH
22 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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